U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema found that Google "willfully acquired and maintained monopoly power" in the publisher ad server and ad exchange markets. What does it mean for publishers and independent ad tech?
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In this analogy, Google is Rome. The whole empire: GAM, AdX, DV360, Open Bidding, Search, AdSense, Analytics, you name it. These tools allowed publishers of all sizes to build, monetize and scale.
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Floor pricing in ad tech isn’t as simple as it seems. Dive into why transparency around dynamic floors matters, what’s driving SSP practices, and how publishers and buyers can reclaim clarity in the auction.
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The FCC’s latest investigations into media companies, led by Trump-appointed chair Brendan Carr, have raised alarms about press freedom. Targeting DEI programs at select organizations while ignoring others, the probes appear less about regulation and more about exerting political pressure. With NPR, PBS, CBS, and others under scrutiny, experts warn…
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SSP curation is being touted as the next big solution for publishers and advertisers—but is it just the old ad network model in a shiny new wrapper? As curated deals bundle premium inventory with lower-tier content, publishers risk losing control while advertisers demand more transparency. Here’s what’s at stake.
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Live sports streaming offers brands a rare mix of massive reach and brand safety, but the growing complexity of platforms and social issues requires careful navigation. Rob Rasko, CEO of The 614 Group and President of The Brand Safety Series, explores how advertisers can secure their brand while scoring with…
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Super Bowl LIX went beyond the splashy commercials to showcase a live experiment in how the ad ecosystem is shifting. Armed with data from AD-ID, EDO, XR, Zappi, AdImpact, and expert insights from industry leaders like Amy Leifer of DIRECTV Advertising and Sarah Lewis of ShowHeroes, we dug into this…
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Google’s move to enable IP-based targeting for CTV marks a major shift in digital advertising, raising privacy concerns regulators call fingerprinting. Mateusz Jedrocha, Chief Product Officer at Adlook, examines how this strategy impacts user autonomy, regulatory scrutiny, and the future of the ad tech ecosystem.
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For Albert Thompson, intellectual curiosity is essential above all else.Thompson will bring his signature curiosity to the inaugural Sell Side Summit in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, March 9-11, 2025. He'll serve as host, guiding the program with his industry expertise and dynamic presence.
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With TikTok’s future uncertain, media, marketing, and advertising professionals need a new game plan. Calvin Scharffs, VP of Marketing at Orange 142, explores alternative platforms, the role of owned media, and how brands and publishers can future-proof their content strategies.
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